Compost is king at this groundbreaking care farm

Here’s how to re-use your spent plants and prunings to save cash and help the planet

Tucked deep into the corners of the garden, hidden under the canopies of acer, apple and magnolias, lie loose piles of leaves. Sweepings from my stone terrace and the garden path, the kitchen steps an

Turn this fallen asset into a powerhouse garden resource

At its core, mulching means adding a protective layer over your soil. This layer helps retain moisture, preserve nutrients, reduces the risk of soil washing away, suppresses weeds, protects plants – a

Composting is one of the most useful activities a gardener can undertake. Turning your spent garden waste and kitchen scraps into compost is a handy, environmentally- friendly, and money-saving endeav

Green manure crops can be grouped into categories, depending on their use. Short-term spring, summer and autumn green manures are quick-growing and rapidly produce lots of foliage. They include plants